Faculty of Science
Is social media helping or hindering our understanding of scientific discovery?
March 31, 2021
Dividing an infinite amount of information with humans’ limited capacity to consume so much data, it becomes clear that getting a social media post to ‘stick’ in someone’s mind, or even getting them to click on a link, is a huge challenge.
How data visualization is raising awareness about the pain of sexual harassment
March 11, 2021
Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Christopher Collins, the university’s Canada Research Chair in Linguistic Information Visualization is examining how the issue of sexual harassment can achieve greater visibility by using data visualization as a communicative medium.
Ontario Tech’s COVID-19 wastewater surveillance initiative welcomes next research partner
February 22, 2021
Since November, tracked information has been shared weekly with Durham Region Health Department officials to help health experts determine appropriate steps to limit or prevent further infection in the community. The early success of the program has now led to the City of Barrie, and Towns of Orillia, Midland and Collingwood to get samples tested three times per week at Ontario Tech.
Ontario Tech PhD candidate’s research featured on the cover of a major chemistry journal
January 06, 2021
The year 2021 has kicked up off in impressive style for Ontario Tech University graduate student Holly Fruehwald.
Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Catalyst expands engagement and impact
November 27, 2020
Brilliant Catalyst marked its second anniversary on November 19 during Global Entrepreneurship Week, and as a part of the Do It In Durham celebration.
Ontario Tech Computer Science students find experiential success in U.S.-based appathon
November 17, 2020
A talented group of Ontario Tech University students is among the winners of an Internet-innovation competition staged by California-based The @ Company.
Province announces $12 million in wastewater testing to support early detection and identification of COVID-19 outbreaks
November 05, 2020
The Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 response plan will help Ontario Tech University expand wastewater epidemiology research to provide early detection as well as monitor the severity of COVID-19 or other future pandemics.
Career Ready Fund Auto Stream a winning combination for Ontario Tech students and employers seeking new talent
September 25, 2020
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Skills and Training is investing $757,143 in the new Career Ready Fund (CRF) Auto Stream program led by Ontario Tech University, in partnership with Durham College and Loyalist College.
Ontario Tech the province’s first university to join new Microsoft Canada data analytics and AI skills program
September 22, 2020
At this crucial point as the economy emerges from the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Tech University is the first university in the province to partner with Microsoft Canada in a new program to equip students with high-demand fundamental digital skills and cloud certifications.
Doctoral programming at Ontario Tech achieves new milestone
September 16, 2020
Tobias Cibis will become Ontario Tech’s first cotutelle PhD student by taking the university’s PhD program in Computer Science while simultaneously being enrolled in Australia’s University of Technology Sydney (UTS) PhD program.
Ontario Tech students capture national awards from the Canadian Society of Forensic Science
August 21, 2020
Ontario Tech University’s internationally accredited Forensic Science program is celebrating the success of three students recognized with awards this year by the Canadian Society of Forensic Science.
Presenting Ontario Tech University’s 2020-2021 major scholarship recipients
August 20, 2020
Each year, seven outstanding incoming students are awarded Ontario Tech University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships. The program recognizes secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
Ontario Tech announces 2020 Joyce Foundation Success Award recipients
August 19, 2020
The Joyce Foundation continues to make the dream of attending Ontario Tech a reality for local secondary school students.
What you flush away could help uncover the arrival of a second COVID-19 wave
June 29, 2020
The next time you flush the toilet, you may actually be doing your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Sounds crazy? It isn’t.
New federal funding reinforces Ontario Tech University’s commitment to research excellence
June 18, 2020
More than two dozen Ontario Tech researchers will share more than $3 million in new federal research funding recently unveiled by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards represent six different Ontario Tech faculties.
Ontario Tech researchers exploring a colourful solution to stopping antibiotic resistance
June 16, 2020
At Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Science researcher and Associate Professor Dr. Olena Zenkina is exploring the creation of a new generation of antimicrobial materials designed to be more effective than products currently on the market.
Ontario Tech University marks Pride Month with virtual events
June 04, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes Pride Month and the achievements and experiences of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Dr. Steven Murphy’s statement on racism and violence
June 01, 2020
The Ontario Tech University community is deeply concerned with the disturbing incidents of racism and acts of violence witnessed over the past several days. It is particularly distressing to watch members of Black communities once again experience acts of hatred and violence.
Ontario Tech University introduces Student Experience Guarantee for Fall 2020
May 25, 2020
Ontario Tech University recognizes its students have big questions about what their university experience will look like when they begin their studies or return in Fall 2020. That’s why Ontario Tech is offering all students an Experience Guarantee. Any full- or part-time student enrolled in the Fall 2020 term not satisfied with the quality of their university experience can withdraw from their program by Friday, October 9, and receive a full refund, without penalty.
Ontario Tech honours exemplary faculty serving as graduate student supervisors
January 20, 2020
At its second-annual Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision reception in December, Ontario Tech celebrated faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the graduate students they supervise.
Ontario Tech Chemistry grad students present research at Japan symposia
January 14, 2020
In December, Ontario Tech University Chemistry faculty and graduate students participated for the third time in the Kyutech-Ontario Tech Symposium in Chemistry and the International University Exchange Symposium in Chemistry, hosted at the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) in Japan.
Silicon Valley company Verkada tapping into Ontario Tech’s impressive student talent
November 21, 2019
On November 21, Verkada invested the time and cost to travel from California to Ontario Tech to meet and recruit students, specifically in the high-demand areas of Networking and Information Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Faculty of Science researchers get real on artificial intelligence
September 17, 2019
At Ontario Tech University, Faculty of Science researchers Dr. Hendrick de Haan and Dr. Faisal Qureshi, along with Modelling and Computational Science PhD candidate Martin Magill, dissect these artificial brains in what they call their ‘mathematical laboratory’.